So far, there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Cases of death and disability due to Parkinson’s disease increases more rapidly when compared to other neurologic disorders. Disease prevalence Parkinson it has even doubled in the last 25 years. Changes in walking can give an indication of a person’s risk of the disease.
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the brain that can cause uncontrolled movements of the body. This movement can be in the form of shaking, stiffness, difficulty maintaining balance, to disturbances in coordination. So far, there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease.
People affected by Parkinson’s disease can experience a variety of symptoms. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are tremors, slowed movement, and stiffness. While related to risk, men tend to experience this disease more often than women.
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease early can help patients access treatment more quickly. One of the early signs of Parkinson’s disease can be seen from the way you walk.
As is known, muscle stiffness is the main symptom of Parkinson’s disease. This muscle stiffness can affect not only the face area, but also the legs. When people with Parkinson’s disease already experience muscle stiffness in the leg area, they can have difficulty walking.
This condition also causes changes in the way you walk. According to experts, people with Parkinson’s disease usually walk with short, shuffling steps.
Sometimes, sufferers may stiffen when walking, as if their feet are stuck to the floor. This condition may indicate that Parkinson’s disease has progressed more severely.
Another problem that is often faced by people with Parkinson’s disease is swelling. This swelling arises due to a buildup of fluid in the body of people with Parkinson’s disease and lack of movement. Swelling that appears to get worse can also be a side effect of Parkinson’s disease.
In some cases, people with Parkinson’s disease may also have difficulty putting on their shoes. Not infrequently, shoes that were originally the right size can feel narrower.
“Parkinson’s symptoms and the rate of progression (of the disease) are different for each individual,” explains the National Institute of Aging, as reported by Daily Record.
In general, the early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are usually mild and rarely noticed. Over time, these symptoms will get worse.
“People with Parkinson’s disease often have parkinsonian gait, which includes a tendency to lean forward, take small, fast steps, decrease arm swing, and they may have difficulty initiating or continuing movement,” the National Institute of Aging says.
Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease often appear on one side of the body first. The following are various symptoms to watch out for related to Parkinson’s disease:
1. Tremors in the arms, head, jaw, or legs
2. Slow movement
3. Impaired balance and coordination, sometimes to the point of making the patient fall
4. Depression and other emotional changes
5. Difficulty swallowing, chewing, and speaking
6. Urinary problems and constipation
7. Problems with the skin.
